Children's Place

[SunshineGirl]

I don't know what their problem is, but they are apparently dropping us from their program.

A couple of months ago, they emailed us that they were reversing any transactions where anyone used a coupon code that was not posted for affiliates. I responded that we specifically tell our members not to use unauthorized codes and don't understand how they could call us "bad affiliates" because of a couple of transactions.

Out of the blue today, they emailed us saying that our "cost to sale ratio falls beyond affordability". I have absolutely no idea what this means except that they felt that they were not making enough money off the transactions that we were sending them.

I'm really disappointed in this because I bought ALL of my daughter's school clothes through them this year. 3 different shipments totally almost $400. I guess there was not enough profit in that for them.

I apologize that we are going to have to pull them from the site because I know that some of you shop through them regularly. I sent them a nasty letter, but I doubt that they will respond.

[Hedy]

:mad: :mad: Man, that's stupid.

[m 'n c]

Thats a shame Tricia because I know so many people use that site for shopping for their kids around here. Maybe it was a generic email they sent all affiliates?

[LuvMyBoys]

I know this may sound like a silly question but if we are going to use a coupon code that is not on SR should we NOT use the SR link when shopping? Does it get you in trouble? :confused:

I thought it was okay to try?? Is that not the case?:confused:

[Blessing and Miracle]

That's terrible, I was planning on purchasing my girls Christmas clothes from them again this year. I'd already checked out the new merchadise and was waiting until November 1st to place my order. Oh well, that's there lost! I just may stop shopping there altogther, and trust me, if we all stop shopping there, they will feel the pinch.

[SunshineGirl]

I know this may sound like a silly question but if we are going to use a coupon code that is not on SR should we NOT use the SR link when shopping? Does it get you in trouble? :confused:

I thought it was okay to try?? Is that not the case?:confused:

They are the ONLY merchant who has ever held it against us that someone tried to use a code. Most other merchants do one of two things 1) penalize you if you POST the code, or 2) just don't give you the commission. For some reason, Children's Place decided to allow the codes to go through and then penalize us by pulling the agreement altogether.

[LuvMyBoys]

They are the ONLY merchant who has ever held it against us that someone tried to use a code. Most other merchants do one of two things 1) penalize you if you POST the code, or 2) just don't give you the commission. For some reason, Children's Place decided to allow the codes to go through and then penalize us by pulling the agreement altogether.

Okay, thanks for the clarification. I used a code on Disney shopping a few weeks ago and didn't get credit but I figured it was worth a try.

I would have felt really bad if it got you in trouble! :(

[mjjmbnmm]

I guess I waited to long to order fro x-mas.

[Alice28]

I don't get that, esp because children's place & disney shopping are owned by the same company. I work per diem at Children's Place (literally just once in a blue moon, in order to get the discounts at both stores), and so I don't shop online, but that stinks for those who do.:(

[~Kathie]

They are the ONLY merchant who has ever held it against us that someone tried to use a code. Most other merchants do one of two things 1) penalize you if you POST the code, or 2) just don't give you the commission. For some reason, Children's Place decided to allow the codes to go through and then penalize us by pulling the agreement altogether.

Sounds like they are cutting off their nose to spite their face.

Maybe they don't realize how many customers they will turn off by this action. Guess they'll find out. If you are signed up to receive their emails, and/or registered on their site, it might behoove you to send an email or a letter to corporate stating your feelings regarding this issue.

I have done that with companies about other issues. One was the Reader's Digest. I've been a customer for 20+ years. My renewal notice came and it was 3 times the cost of a new subscription. I know they do that to get more subscribers but I emailed to ask if why they don't reward customers for loyalty it would be nice for me to get a discount once in a while. They responded that yes they appreciated my loyalty. They reduced my rate and gave me a free gift subscription.

Companies need to know what their customers want and they won't know if people don't tell them. Sqeaky wheel!!

Off the soap box now! :angel:

I'm sorry for those of you that shop there. :hugs:

[Blessing and Miracle]

Tricia,

Do you think it would help if we flooded them with emails on behalf of SR and those who shop regularly with them? Maybe they will reconsider!

[~Kathie]

Tricia,

Do you think it would help if we flooded them with emails on behalf of SR and those who shop regularly with them? Maybe they will reconsider!

I posted just before you.

Great Minds!!! :rotfl:

[jl8595]

Are you kidding?? I'm soooooo done with them. I bought my DD's summer clothes from them through SR and I'm terribly disappointed to hear they didn't appreciate my business. Screw them. We're WAY better than them.

[Blessing and Miracle]

I posted just before you.

Great Minds!!! :rotfl:

:rotfl: Great Minds!! I totally agree!

[TXMouseChaser]

I was just about to order some clothes for Christmas presents thru them. I guess I will go back and look to see who else I can get cute kids clothes thru.

If I am going to shop on-line, I am shopping thru SR!!!! :sunshine2:

[jl8595]

I was just about to order some clothes for Christmas presents thru them. I guess I will go back and look to see who else I can get cute kids clothes thru.

If I am going to shop on-line, I am shopping thru SR!!!! :sunshine2:

Check out Gap - credits SUPER fast (before my order even shipped out). They are pricier, but at least their clothes last and they don't nickle and dime you. (they even give you a kick back on their gift cards)

I'm so irritated with Children's Place over this...don't know why it's bugging me so much!! :rotfl:

[nurseminnie76]

They are the ONLY merchant who has ever held it against us that someone tried to use a code. Most other merchants do one of two things 1) penalize you if you POST the code, or 2) just don't give you the commission. For some reason, Children's Place decided to allow the codes to go through and then penalize us by pulling the agreement altogether.


I have to admit that I am guilty of this. Sorry!! I bought a bunch of my daughter's school clothes through them during the summer, and I used a code. I just assumed that if they didn't like the code they would not pay the commission. The discount was so good that I thought it was worth the chance of not getting SR credit. But since I received the SR credit from them, I thought all was well.

This really stinks :( :computer: I will not be ordering from them in the future.